Over the years, I've developed a "10-Point" approach to training that encompasses the spectrum of training and racing components. These Points can be scaled to any level - novice to highly competitive - but because of the comprehensive nature are more applicable to the latter. I start with "Planning" because it is difficult to properly write, supervise, and track a training program without documented goals (including target times with event dates). The 10-points are arranged

The Matrix below illustrates the building blocks for speed development. The challenge is to configure the elements over the course of a high school, college, or open/professional career to produce progressive competitive results. My high school program integrates each of these elements appropriately scaled to the talent, motivational, and competitive orientation of each athlete. I write athlete/event-specific programs targeting specific competitive goals. My programs include

If I had nickel for every time I heard the phrase, “I hate the track and I’m not going there!” from a runner, I would be a wealthy man. It could be argued, from a seasoned track coach, that this hatred of track interval workouts is simply a function of lack of understanding, unwillingness to learn, or fear of the unknown. Or, it could be that fearful runners have had one or more bad track workout experiences, thus drawing the conclusion that track workouts are nothing but pai